Orientation now requires information on Lifeline Law
By Payne Horning / June 4, 2014As incoming freshmen begin their orientation this summer, they will be the first class to learn about a law that could help save their lives.
As incoming freshmen begin their orientation this summer, they will be the first class to learn about a law that could help save their lives.
The visitors paced themselves through Ball State’s new greenhouse Saturday, examining the vibrant variety of orchids. However, some people took the time to congratulate an emotional Cheryl LeBlanc, the greenhouse’s curator.
Ball State dedicated the next component in transforming its campus. Today, the university hosted a ribbon cutting for the new $1.35 million Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse.
Ball State’s summer enrollment has seen an increase of 2.6 percent from last year, or 219 more students. A majority of the students are taking at least one online course.
Ball State’s new president, Paul Ferguson, will receive nearly double his previous salary when he takes office this August.
Paul Ferguson’s toothy smile filled the small reception room at Sursa Hall. The newly announced 15th Ball State president weaved between groups of students, faculty and community members, treating many to a handshake, bumping fists with others and even posing for a couple of selfies.
Ball State’s newest president is getting a head start on his job today by meeting with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, though he won’t take office until Aug. 1.
Paul W. Ferguson, president at the University of Maine, was named the 15th president of Ball State today, pledging to continue the legacy of immersive learning and to improve the balance between teaching and research.
Ball State will announce its newest president Thursday.
For most of her life, Emily Schebler hasn’t been away from her family for more than a few days. But in June, she will start her six-week study in Wales as part of a Fulbright Summer Institute.
Little more than a year ago, Ball State became the center of a debate in higher education about academic freedom.
Ball State is moving forward with a 2-year-old plan after purchasing Hiatt Printing, following negotiations and a dropped eminent domain case.
Robert Bell Building’s steam system will shut off today, affecting the hot water for restrooms and sinks.
For one incoming freshman, not even a 4.2 GPA and multiple after-school activities can make up for one major obstacle in trying to pay for college.
Ball State wrote 22 citations for the first academic year of its on-campus smoking ban.
Demolition is underway as the Atrium says goodbye to a 13-year-old pizza shop.
A new pizza brand will move into the Atrium in August.
Summer is the season of change for Ball State’s campus with a price tag between $64 million and $77 million.
Ball State raked in more than half of a million dollars in parking tickets during the 2012-13 academic year.
In honor of her 10 years of service, the Board of Trustees renamed the recreation complex to the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
